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- McCain Tells Convention, Nation He'll Bring Change
John McCain, a POW turned political rebel, vowed Thursday night to vanquish the "constant partisan rancor" that grips Washington as he launched his fall campaign for the White House. "Change is coming," he promised the roaring Republican National Convention and a prime-time television audience.
- From The Republican Convention Floor With Mike Duncan
The Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Mike Duncan, is blogging exclusively for WYMT from the convention floor. Mr. Ducan will share his insights and observations throughout the week.
- GOP Convention Opening With Appeal For Gustav Aid
Republicans staged a subdued opening to their storm-shadowed national convention on Monday, seeking aid for the Gulf Coast victims of Hurricane Gustav as well as support to send John McCain to the White House.
- McCain Orders Convention Changes Because Of Gustav
John McCain says Republicans will suspend most of the activities planned for Monday's opening of their national convention because of the threat of Hurricane Gustav.
- Obama Tells Huge Dem Crowd He'll Fix Washington
Surrounded by an enormous, adoring crowd, Barack Obama promised a clean break from the "broken politics in Washington and the failed policies of George W. Bush" Thursday night as he embarked on the final lap of his audacious bid to become the nation's first black president.
- Hillary Clinton Says Election Isn't About Her Anymore
Hillary Rodham Clinton had a simple message Tuesday for her still loyal supporters: This election isn't about her any more.
- From The Democratic Convention Floor With Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo - Day 4
Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo will be blogging exclusively right here on wymtnews.com about all of the happenings at the Democratic National Convention.
- From The Democratic Convention Floor With Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo - Day 1
Lt. Governor Daniel Mongiardo will be blogging exclusively right here on wymtnews.com about all of the happenings at the Democratic National Convention.
- Kentucky Delegates Talk About Democratic National Convention
All eyes are on Denver, Colorado as the Democratic National Convention gets underway.
- Democrats Seek Peace In Party As Convention Opens
Democrats opened their national convention on Monday, seeking peace in the family as they pursue victory in the fall for Barack Obama and his historic quest for the White House. - Obama Introduces Running Mate Biden
Barack Obama introduced Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware on Saturday as a man "ready to step in and be president," and the newly minted running mate quickly converted his debut on the Democratic ticket into a slashing attack on Republicans seeking four more years in the White House.
- Biden Brings Agile Mind, Loose Lips To Ticket
Joe Biden has lived a life of second chances, a cycle that's been cruel and redemptive by turns. Now he's starting over once again.
- Chandler, McConnell tout chemical weapons progress
Two political rivals teamed up Thursday to tout the progress made toward construction of a facility that will destroy Richmond's stockpile of Cold War-era chemical weapons.
- Former Kentucky Attorney General Considers Run For State House Speaker
Former Kentucky Attorney General Greg Stumbo says he's considering a run to be speaker of the state House. Stumbo is a former House majority floor leader.
- McConnell Touts Energy Plan
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell says his energy plan would cut oil imports into the United States in half over time.
- Democratic Senate Candidate In Ky. Releases New Ad
Democrat Bruce Lunsford unleashed a TV ad Thursday portraying Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell as the "master" of Washington's insider system, saying the incumbent helps oil companies get tax breaks while receiving millions in campaign donations.
- Voters Voice Opinions on Senate Race
While the candidates make their pitches for votes, many say they are still deciding on who to vote for based on how they handle the issues.
- McConnell Focuses On Energy Issue To Ky. GOP Crowd
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic challenger Bruce Lunsford took aim at different targets in their first campaign showdown amid the political frenzy of the annual Fancy Farm Picnic on Saturday in far western Kentucky.
- Western Ky. Picnic To Feature Senate Race Foes
Barbecue and bingo are big draws, but politics are also on the menu at next weekend's Fancy Farm picnic in far western Kentucky. It will be the first showdown between Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell and Democratic challenger Bruce
- Lunsford Attacks McConnell On Energy Issues
Democrat Bruce Lunsford is turning up the heat in the debate on energy policy. He says Sen. Mitch McConnell misled the public by emphasizing expanded oil drilling when consumers are looking for quick relief from high gas prices.
- Former Fletcher Aide Resigns Post In State Senate
Bill Nighbert, a former state transportation secretary for former Gov. Ernie Fletcher, has resigned his post as a top aide in the Republican-controlled Senate.
- State Senate Committee Passes Pension Legislation
A Senate committee has approved a plan to shore up the state's financially troubled pension system.
- Another Candidate Will Enter U.S. Senate Race
Snny Landham, an actor and resident of Ashland, announced that he will run against Mitch McConnell and Bruce Lunsford in November.
- Governor Beshear Asks Court To Throw Out Lawsuit Against Him
Governor Beshear is asking the Franklin Circuit Court to throw out the lawsuit Senate President David Williams filed against him.
- KY Pension Legislation Heading For House Passage
Some Kentucky lawmakers spent the first night of the General Assembly's special session this week at a nearly $3,000 cookout at the governor's mansion.
- Ky. Lawmakers Looking For Pension Fix In Special Session
State legislators are going into a special session Monday with one thing in mind, fixing the state's pension program.
- Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo Weds Fiancée Allie Patrick
This evening in the company of family, Lieutenant Governor Mongiardo and fiancée Allie Patrick were married in a private ceremony in Covington, Kentucky.
- Adkins Named the South’s Lead Legislator on Energy
Governor Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, Chairman of the Southern States Energy Board, has announced the appointment of Kentucky’s House Majority Leader Rocky Adkins (D- Sandy Hook) to serve as the Vice Chairman of the Southern States Energy Board.
- Can Barack Obama Win Over Appalachian Voters?
Some say visiting the region and picking Hillary Clinton as his running mate could help while others say even that may not be enough.
- Hillary Clinton To End Historic Candidacy & Support Obama
Hillary Rodham Clinton is ending her historic bid to become the first female president and will back rival Barack Obama on Saturday, capping a 17-month quest that began with the words "I'm in it to win it" with a more humble plea for party unity.
- Officials: Clinton Will Concede Delegate Race To Obama
Hillary Rodham Clinton will concede Tuesday night that Barack Obama has the delegates to secure the Democratic nomination, campaign officials said, effectively ending her bid to be the nation's first female president.
- Clinton Wins Democratic Primary In Puerto Rico
Hillary Rodham Clinton has won a largely symbolic victory in Puerto Rico's presidential primary, the final act in a weekend of tumult that brought Barack Obama tantalizingly close to the Democratic presidential nomination.
- Officials Say Florida, Michigan Delegates Will Get Half-Votes
Democratic party officials said a committee agreed Saturday on a compromise to seat Michigan and Florida delegates with half-votes after Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton failed to get enough support to force their positions through.
- McConnell, Lunsford Turn Attention To Fall Campaign
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell and Democrat Bruce Lunsford agree on one thing - expect a hard-hitting matchup. But the new rivals took turns portraying each other as the aggressor in switching to fall campaign mode after winning Kentucky's Senate primaries.
- Kentucky Sets Voting Record
Record numbers of voters have cast ballots in Kentucky's presidential primary.
- McConnell - Lunsford To Meet In November
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has won the GOP Senate primary in Kentucky. Businessman Bruce Lunsford picks up the Democratic primary to advance to matchup with McConnell.
- Clinton Wins Kentucky, Turns Up Heat On Superdelegates
Kentucky voters overwhelmingly picked Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton as their choice for the Democratic presidential nomination, but it wasn't immediately clear if Gov. Steve Beshear and two other uncommitted superdelegates will follow their lead.
- Primary Elections Underway
Aside from a rumor circulating stating that voters must have voted in the primary election to be eligible to vote in the general election, the Secretary of State reports a "smooth start" to Tuesday's election.
- Clintons Continue Campaigning In KY, Senator Obama Heads To Iowa
Senator Hillary Clinton will be watching Tuesday night's primary returns in Louisville, while Senator Obama prepares for a rally in Iowa.
- Clinton To Obama: There's No Nominee Yet
Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday that Barack Obama may be getting ahead of himself in acting like the party's nominee before the final primary contests are over.
- Hillary Clinton Makes Stop In Eastern Kentucky
Hillary Clinton traveled around the bluegrass state on Monday, working to get out the vote ahead of Tuesday's primary.
- Edwards Backs Obama
Democrat John Edwards has given his long-awaited endorsement to Barack Obama.
- Hillary Clinton Wins In West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Hillary Clinton coasted to a large but largely symbolic victory in West Virginia on Tuesday, handing Barack Obama one of the worst defeats of the campaign yet scarcely slowing his march toward the Democratic presidential nomination.
- One Week Until Kentucky Heads To The Polls
The campaign trail is heating up with only one week to go before Kentucky voters head to the polls.
- Poll: Lunsford Leading Democratic Candidates In Senate Primary
Bruce Lunsford leads by 20 percentage points over his closest competitor, Greg Fischer.
- Poll: Ky. Democrats Give Clinton Commanding Lead
In a WKYT/The Herald-Leader statewide poll of 500 likely Democratic voters in Kentucky, 58 percent said they would vote for Sen. Hillary Clinton on May 20 over Sen. Barack Obama who trailed with 31 percent.
- Poll: Race, Gender Not Factor For Most Ky. Democrats
In a WKYT/The Herald-Leader statewide poll of 500 likely Democratic voters, the majority of those surveyed don’t think Sen. Hillary Clinton’s gender or Sen. Barack Obama’s race is a factor in their electability.
- Obama Overtakes Clinton In Democrat Superdelegates
Barack Obama erased Hillary Rodham Clinton's once-imposing lead among superdelegates Saturday when he added more endorsements from the group of Democrats who will decide the party's nomination for president.
- Clinton To Campaign In Kentucky
Hillary Rodham Clinton is expected to be the headliner Friday for a Kentucky Democratic Party fundraiser that is expected to raise more than $100,000 - perhaps substantially more - to bolster the campaigns of state-level candidates.
- Obama Planning Visit To Kentucky As Primary Nears
Sen. Barack Obama's campaign says the Democrat will be in Kentucky next week as the state's primary nears.
